China worst offender in record year for jailing of journalists
At least 247 imprisoned worldwide as of December, according to CPJ survey
Obstacles to foreign news coverage grow as Washington circus unfolds
Media & Marketing: Building a reputation as a foreign correspondent now a trickier task
Trump’s war of attrition against ‘nasty’ media bodes ill for US
Chilling statements have been followed by an upsurge in physical assaults on journalists
Pope urged to address human rights issues during visit to Africa
Papal visit began in Mozambique, where he spoke about ‘fraternal reconciliation’
Journalists urge White House to reverse ban on CNN’s Jim Acosta
US Wrap: Video of reporter’s altercation with Trump alleged to have been ‘doctored’
Saudi regime will face ‘severe’ consequences if behind Khashoggi disappearance
Trump admits it ‘certainly looks’ as if journalist is dead as diplomats pull out of summit
Rights activists claim deaths of three Indian journalists engineered by state
Journalists who report on India’s ‘sand mafia’ are frequent victims of violence
‘If we’re not careful killing becomes the most effective form of media censorship’
‘Culture of impunity’ greatest threat to press freedom, says RTÉ news boss Jon Williams
Trump undermines journalists but he does not kill them
The focus on the US president’s threats to the media distracts from deadly challenges elsewhere
Trump accused of inciting attacks on journalists with tweet
CNN says president ‘involved in juvenile behavior far below the dignity of his office’
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye
Assault on rival to Vladimir Putin comes as Kremlin seeks to crack down on activism
Turkish court makes journalists’ espionage trial private
Case accusing men of trying to topple government draws condemnation
Burmese military still controls politics as reforms falter
While Burmese society is far freer since 2009, laws keep the army firmly in control
Outspoken foreign correspondent who fought for press freedom
Mike O’Connor - Born: February 8th, 1946; Died: December 29th, 2013
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